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COVID-19 Information and Resources

Public Health Agency of Canada (updated twice daily)

  • Updates; travel advice; being prepared
  • Symptoms & treatment, prevention & risk, Canada’s response
  • Areas in Canada with cases of COVID-19

BC Centre for Disease Control

  • BC - Latest case counts on novel coronavirus
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Resources & Fact Sheets

  • Virtual mental health supports during COVID-19
  • Reduce the spread of COVID-19: Wash your hands
  • How to care for a person with COVID-19 at home: Advice for caregivers
  • Vulnerable populations and COVID-19
  • How to isolate at home when you have COVID-19
  • Know the facts about coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
  • Be Prepared (COVID-19)
  • Travellers Returning to Canada
  • A Guide to Sleeping with Coronavirus Anxiety 

International Statistics at A Glance (Wikipedia)

Vancouver Island Crisis Line:
1-888-494-3888

The Vancouver Island Crisis Line is an Island Health contracted service
Please see note about accessing the Crisis Line if calling from outside of Canada.
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PO Box 1118, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E7
Tel T-F 1.877.753.2495 (BC only) Local 250.753.2495
Fax 250.753.2475    info@vicrisis.ca
In-person meetings by appointment only
Office Hours: 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00
Registered Charity Number 107758831RR0001

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